SC - hand-washing and serving high table

[Seton1355@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/25/00 12:39:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
Seton1355 at aol.com writes:

<< Could you explain what this is please?
 Phillipa >>

I recall reading somewhere that people were met at the entrance to the hall 
by servants with towels and hand washing bowls as the entered. I don't recall 
the source of the information though. :-(

Ras